Vintages New Release Collection – April 11, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

FORTIFIED WINE PORT KOPKE LBV PORT 2020 DOP, Portugal

CANADA ž WHITE WINE ONTARIO BACHELDER LES VILLAGES BENCH ... sourced uniquely from single vineyards on the Twenty Mile Bench and Beamsville Bench ... This has a pretty nose of bright apples, lemon tart, ripe pear, flinty/stony minerality notes and a pinch of spice. It has a creamy texture with poached pear, yellow apples, bergamot, and a touch of savouriness on a bright, lifted finish. Drinking fine right now but can cellar two or three years. Score: 92 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, April 5, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 16059 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2 CHARDONNAY 2023 6 VQA Niagara Escarpment BACHELDER WERNER YORK VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2023 6 VQA St. David’s Bench, Niagara-on-the-Lake ... The nose is profoundly elegant with a lifted and floral beginning followed by fresh saline and oyster shells, pears, golden apples, lemon verbena, white peach and integrated spice notes. It’s mouth-filling on the palate while maintaining its elegance and purity with dense stone fruits, lemon, chiseled salinity, river rock, subtle creamy notes and spice with an elevated, long, and finessed finish. Can cellar through 2035. Score: 94 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Oct. 31, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 45136 (XD) 750 ml $45.00 2

Founded in 1638, Kopke is the oldest Port house in Portugal. This LBV is expressive and approachable, with layers of rich, sweet-spiced fruit. A sophisticated wine meant for early enjoyment. Sweet 33940 (S) 750 ml $24.95 2

SPARKLING WINE

OYSTER BAY ROSÉ SPARKLING CUVÉE New Zealand, tank method Salmon pink. Gentle red berries with a refreshing acidity. Some lovely crushed hazelnuts on the palate. Long refreshing finish. Score: 90 (International Wine Challenge, 2023) Light & Fruity 280172 (D) 750 ml $23.95 1 Featured in Wine Wonders of New Zealand

CHARLES BAKER B SIDE RIESLING 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula

ACKERMAN BULLE ROYALE CRÉMANT DE LOIRE BRUT SPARKLING AOP, Loire, France, traditional method This vibrant crémant is bursting with energy. The wine opens with guava, gooseberry, Asian pear and starfruit along with the faintest hint of dried herbs. The palate leads with tart green apple cloaked in lemon citrus. Open for a celebration or keep for yourself. Best Buy. Score: 91 (Reggie Solomon, Wine Enthusiast , Sept. 30, 2024) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 42057 (D) 750 ml $20.95 2

From virtual-winemaking virtuoso Charles Baker, the B¨Side Riesling comprises top-tier fruit that didn’t make the final cut for his renowned single vineyard expressions. This is a classic Niagara Riesling; balanced and complex, with pear, lemon, touches of honey, and a refined mineral note. A serious wine crafted by one of our most skilled winemakers. Enjoy through 2034+. Aromatic & Flavourful 523845 (D) 750 ml $24.95 2 Featured in Local Find

28 VINTAGES SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026